On October 7th, Professor Oleg Tsybin and four students of the St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University (SPbSPU), Russia, visited NAIST to participate in the SPbSPU/NAIST Joint Workshop 2014. The workshop was aimed at promoting international joint research and young researchers exchange between the two institutions.

After a brief welcome from Prof Hiroshi Daimon and Prof Michiya Fujiki of the Graduate School of Materials Science, a general introduction of NAIST was presented by International Activities Coordinator Junko Iwatsuki.
Next, Executive Director/Vice President Mikio Kataoka welcomed Professor Tsybin officially. They shared information and exchanged opinions concerning opportunities for future exchange activities.

The group also participated in and presented at the joint workshop, and this occasion was a beneficial opportunity to strengthen the relationship and encourage future cooperation between SPbSPU and NAIST.